Public certification exams

Registration to public ISTQB® certification exams is done via Tivia’s the exam calendar.

Note. All exams will be done online but proctored on site. Please bring​ a laptop or a tablet.

You need to register Foundation level at least 14 days before the exam and for Advanced and Expert level 21 days before the exam. After that you can ask free seats from ilmoittaudu (at) tivia.fi

Please note that the registration is binding. You may cancel your registration up to 21 days before the exam, after that the cancellation fee is 50% of the exam fee. If the registration has not been cancelled we will charge the whole exam fee. Please email your cancellation request to ilmoittaudu (at) tivia.fi

Certification exam fees

  • Foundation level exams: 250 € + VAT
    • Discounts for Partners can be found here.
    • For FiSTB/TIVIA members: 185 € + VAT
      • If you want to join to FiSTB and to register to the exam on member fee, contact: ilmoittaudu (at) tivia.fi
    • For students and unemployed: 125 € + VAT. Student and unemployment status must be stated when registering to the exam (field: “Employer/Työnantaja” in the registration form) and you must send copy of your student card or evidence on your unemployment to ilmoittaudu (at) tivia.fi. Otherwise you will be charged as normal price.
  • Advanced level exams: 280 € + VAT
    • Discounts for Partners can be found here.
  • Expert level exams: 450 € + VAT

The invoice will be sent after the exam (14 day payment terms). The results will be reported after the payment at the latest 14 days after payment. NOTE! If your company pays the exam, please check the correct billing address and PO (purchase order) number from your organizations finance department.

If you have any questions about the exams, contact: ilmoittaudu (at) tivia.fi or call: 020 741 9898.

Exam Participation and Verification of Requirements

Please bring a valid photo ID, passport, or driving licence to the exam session. You will also need a laptop or tablet to take the exam.

If you are taking an Advanced or Expert Level exam, you must meet the prerequisites applicable to that certification level. Any required prior certifications will be verified before you are accepted for the exam or at the exam session. Please be prepared to provide the necessary certificates or other supporting documentation.

If your native language is different from the language of the exam, you will receive 25% additional examination time. Candidates with dyslexia may be granted an additional 30 minutes, in which case the exam will be taken on paper. Please notify us in advance if you require this arrangement and be prepared to provide the required supporting documentation at the exam session.

Eligibility Verification and Certificate Issuance

Before a candidate is accepted for an exam, we verify, where applicable, the examination prerequisites, previous certifications, language requirements, and eligibility for additional time, special arrangements, and any applicable discounts. The candidate’s identity is verified at the exam session.

After the exam, the examination result and fulfillment of the applicable certification requirements are verified. A certificate is issued once the candidate has passed the exam and all applicable certification requirements have been confirmed.

Remote proctored exams

In addition to our traditional public exams (see below), you can now take English exams from any location, e.g. from home. These remote proctored exams are provided by our partner iSQI. See prices and details from here.